Readers Question

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Forcing RTM to raise funds for urgent works?

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8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

I sit on the board of an Right to Manage (RTM) in a block of 10 flats. We need roof...

Cartoon figure reacting to a large red question mark, illustrating uncertainty about buying a flat with a liquidated management company

Should I buy a flat in a block where the management company is in liquidation?

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7th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I am interested in buying a flat to rent out but the management company of the block has gone...

Woman looking up at a question mark sticky note on her forehead, symbolising uncertainty about renting through a Ltd company

Accountant advising tenant to rent through Ltd company?

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4th October 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi, my partner’s tenant is currently paying mates rates [£500 below market] on a personal AST. The tenant is a...

Rising rent concept with stacked coins and a wooden house symbolizing increasing rental costs

Rent increase now or just before RRB?

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3rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, I have a few rentals coming up for annual rent reviews between Nov 2024 – Feb 2025. In light...

Landlord stressed over property costs and EPC ratings while money flows from laptop.

EPC madness: Are EPCRR judgements failing?

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3rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 19

I want to be environmentally conscious (who doesn’t?) and improve the legacy of both property and planet. I also want...

Hand separating wooden puzzle pieces symbolising a broken contract in an eviction context

How to evict family member without a tenancy agreement?

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2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi Everyone, I need to evict a tenant/family member. I’ve served a section 21, but I am seeing conflicting information...

HMRC letters related to delayed Form 17 processing and tax reporting issues

HMRC delay causes me to pay more tax?

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2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

I sent Form 17 to HMRC just before Christmas in 2022 to change the ownership of my properties for better...

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Should I pay difficult lodger to leave?

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1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hi, my partner and I own a two-bedroom flat in Scotland and have decided to rent out one of the...

Note showing “Capital Gains Tax” beside calculator, highlighting concern over proposed tax changes

How much extra rent do you need to offset Labour’s proposed CGT grab?

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1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, Many landlords in the past used to budget for a capital growth strategy with their investments guided by a...

Child sneezing indoors while a dog sits nearby, illustrating concerns about pet allergies for landlords

Pet allergies and the Renters’ Rights Bill?

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1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, I own a Victorian house that I converted into four flats. I’ve sold one, rent out two, and live...

Blue fire door safety sign reminding to keep the door shut.

Council flat front fire door installation?

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30th September 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I am a leaseholder of council flat and recently got letter from the council that I need to upgrade...

Black mould growth on a damp window corner after tenant eviction.

Should tenants be educated on preventing mould in properties?

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30th September 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Isn’t it essential for tenants and the government to be educated about the causes of mould in properties, rather than...

Eviction notice with keys and scattered coins highlighting rent arrears

Eviction process for a zero deposit tenant?

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30th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I am desperately in need of some advice for my mother in law, she is trying to evict a...

Keys and a house keyring placed on a tenancy agreement for a leasehold property

Impact of the Renter’s Rights Bill on superior landlords?

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30th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, for any leasehold property surely the superior landlord is the Freeholder(s)? Many Leaseholders have to obtain written permission (and...

Energy efficiency rating chart shaped like a house with 2030 target for EPC C goal.

EPC C rating or letting ban?

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27th September 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I read that Ed Miliband announced that if a C energy rating is not achieved by 2030 then the...

Aerial view of the UK Parliament and surrounding Westminster area supporting discussion on the Renters Rights Bill

What do you think of my rent challenge amendment to the Renters Rights Bill?

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27th September 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Ignoring many other foolish parts of the upcoming Renters Rights Bill that will ultimately lead to tenants paying more. One...

Electric blue lightning spelling out the word “ENERGY” to highlight issues around EPC accuracy

EPC – A good idea, but?

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26th September 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Placing a property into an energy efficiency category and then advocating or enforcing remedial action. Sounds great – what’s not...

Piggy bank wearing graduation cap surrounded by coin stacks, symbolizing student housing and finance.

Does Student Finance consider S24 relief in income assessments?

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26th September 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I have read a post regarding parents who are landlords and are supporting students. I applied for a current...

Messaging app icons on a smartphone home screen relating to serving notices digitally

Can you serve a Section 21 notice via WhatsApp?

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25th September 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, my tenant’s main home is abroad in Lithuania. They own other properties in their own country and have others...

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Allowable reasons for eviction under the RRB?

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24th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, supposing I am the Trustee of a family Trust which lets houses and I wish to evict a Tenant...

What changes could the Autumn Budget bring for landlords?

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23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I have a couple of BTL properties which I purchased/invested in as a result of redundancies etc. (won’t bore...